Tri Yann

Tri Yann formed in 1970 with Jean-Louis Jossic, Bernard Baudour, and Jean Chocun. They started playing traditional Breton music but gave it a contemporary edge with modern instruments, which caught on quickly. Their first album, 'Tri Yann an Naoned,' came out in 1972 and became a staple in the region's folk scene.

Some of their songs touched on Breton history and culture in ways that stirred things up. They kept writing material that explored Breton identity, love, and loss, like 'Cheveux d'or' and 'Le Soleil Est Noir.'

Over time, their sound opened up to include rock, blues, and classical touches. They put out more than twenty studio albums, including 'Folkloresque' in 1976 and 'Marine' in 1981. Jossic, Baudour, and Chocun stayed at the center of the band through various lineup changes.

Their music helped renew interest in Breton language and folklore. They've been playing concerts for decades, and songs like 'Bro goz ma zadou' and 'Chanson a boire' still turn up at gatherings and festivals around Brittany.